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Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts•2-year, 4-year•Private

Your chances

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Acceptance rate

13%

Private school in Massachusetts with 18,200 total undergraduate ±«ÓãÖ±²¥
Urban
New England
Special focus: Health Care
Medical school
On campus housing
D1 Basketball
Patriot League
233 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-2000

Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
13%
Yield rate - overall
36%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
12%
Men
13%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
72,627
Women: 59%
Men: 41%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$84,162
Out-of-state
$84,162

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Applications

How to apply

Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters required
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)

Tests typically submitted

SAT: 33%
ACT: 10%
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First-year enrolled ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ (full-time)
4,011
Student diversity
Diverse
4-year graduation rate
93%
6-year graduation rate
88%
Retention rate
94%
Admission policy
Co-ed
International ±«ÓãÖ±²¥
24%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 58%
Men: 42%

Race & ethnicity diversity

Among domestic ±«ÓãÖ±²¥
Asian and Pacific Islander
24%
Black
12%
Hispanic
17%
Native American
< 1%
Other
9%
White
38%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
11:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP and IB exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

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